# NTSB Accident BFO91LA073
> **BEECH H50** · 1991-07-14 · HARTWOOD, VA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO91LA073
- **Event ID:** 20001212X17467
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-07-14
- **Location:** HARTWOOD, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.400196, -77.539169
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 6
- **Total aboard:** 7
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** H50
- **Registration:** N171S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PARACHUTIST FAILURE TO PROPERLY MONITOR AND SECURE HIS RELEASE HANDLE TO PROTECT AGAINST ACCIDENTAL PARACHUTE DEPLOYMENT.

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